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Poland to Lift Fuel Tax Breaks as US-Iran Peace Talks Progress

Poland will phase out fuel subsidies and restore standard tax rates as diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran progress, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Saturday. The removal of support measures reflects expectations that energy markets will stabilize. Air freight rates have remained elevated despite a 4% month-over-month increase in global freighter capacity, as carriers and forwarders contend with persistent demand pressures. Uncertainty surrounding maritime chokepoints in the Gulf continues to strain land-bridge operations across the Middle East, prompting shippers to explore alternative routing options. Logistics operators have adapted supply chains to account for geopolitical volatility and fuel cost fluctuations.